Rome Vocab (2024)

Question 1

Arch

Answer 1

A curved structure used as a support over an open space,as in a doorway

Question 2

Aqueduct

Answer 2

A structure for carrying channels of water from a higher place to a city located in a lower place

Question 3

Circus

Answer 3

A large oval shape track where romans held chariot races

Question 4

Colosseum

Answer 4

A huge oval-shaped amphitheater used by Romans for gladiator flights

Question 5

Forum

Answer 5

The town center of Roman towns where government buildings were located and where people gathered to listen to speeches

Question 6

Gladiators

Answer 6

Gladiators were men and some women who fought other gladiators or animals in the colosseum for pleasure of the spectators. Most gladiators were slaves, criminals , or captives of war, although some were paid performers.

Question 7

Patricians

Answer 7

Upper class Romans

Question 8

Plebeians

Answer 8

The common people of Ancient Rome

Question 9

Republic

Answer 9

A nation that is governed by an assembly of citizens rather than by a king. Rome was a republic during part of its history.

Question 10

Senate

Answer 10

In ancient Rome, an assembly of elders who made laws. Roman senate was elected by citizens of free birth